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- 15. September 2025

Defence, Competitivness and EU Budget: Analysis of the Speech on the State of the Union 2025

Are you interested in where the European Union is headed in the coming year and what has been achieved in the past one? In September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will present her vision for the future in the State of the European Union address (SOTEU). On this occasion, we would like to invite you to a joint debate where we will focus on the key points of the address, evaluate it, and discuss its impact on both European and Czech politics.

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- 16. July 2025

ČRo Radiožurnál | Odpolední publicistika: New Owner of Liberty Ostrava Steelworks. European Union Budget. Measures Against Fish Die-Offs

How is the draft of the next EU budget set up, including from the perspective of Czechia? The situation was commented on for ČRo Radiožurnál by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.

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- 16. July 2025

ČT24 | The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion budget for the period 2028 to 2034.

The European Commission has proposed a budget of €2 trillion (49.21 trillion CZK) for the period 2028 to 2034, according to Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin. The financial plan places emphasis on economic competitiveness and defence, while also aiming to reform rules on subsidies for agriculture and economic development. In the coming months, one of the most complex negotiations in Brussels is set to begin. The situation was commented on for ČT24 by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.

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- 16. July 2025

ČT24 | The EU budget should take into account that some countries may be problematic

The European Commission prepares a proposal for a multiannual budget for the period 2028-2035. In addition to investments in agriculture, defence and climate goals, Brussels is increasingly talking about the need for greater flexibility - and how to prevent the misuse of funds in countries that violate the EU's fundamental values. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, comments on the situation for ČT24.

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- 2. July 2025

topky.sk | Denmark Takes Over the EU with Emphasis on Cohesion and Compromise

Strengthening defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine are essential for stability, while investment in green technologies and modernising legislation has the potential to make Europe's economy more resilient and stronger. The Polish Presidency has been very active and clearly focused on security and defence. During its Presidency, it managed to approve the EUR 150 billion SAFE […]

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- 2. July 2025

Bleskovky.sk | Denmark Takes Over the EU with Emphasis on Cohesion and Compromise

Dánsko je členem EU od roku 1973, má velmi silnou tzv. soft power a zkušený diplomatický aparát v Bruselu, takže by mělo mít dobré předpoklady pro hledání konsensu mezi členskými státy. Pro Bleskovky.sk komentoval Martin Vokálek, výkonný ředitel Institutu EUROPEUM.

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- 2. July 2025

Teraz.sk | Denmark Over the EU with Emphasis on Cohesion

Dánsko je členem EU od roku 1973, má velmi silnou tzv. soft power a zkušený diplomatický aparát v Bruselu, takže by mělo mít dobré předpoklady pro hledání konsensu mezi členskými státy. Pro Teraz.sk komentoval Martin Vokálek, výkonný ředitel Institutu EUROPEUM.

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- 1. July 2025

STVR | Denmark to lead the Council of the European Union

The Danish Presidency seeks to respond to the many challenges that Europe faces and aims for a Europe that is safe, competitive and green. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.

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- 1. July 2025

STVR | Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU

If we do not secure our own defence, we cannot focus our own energies on other priorities that are equally important, such as social services, education and strengthening our competitiveness. The subject of defence is being given greater priority, but the Danish Presidency will try to link the subject of defence with green issues and, last but not least, will not forget our competitiveness. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.

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- 27. June 2025

TN Live | We are on the verge of peace and war, says an experts. The behaviour of Slovakia and Hungary is unacceptable

At a summit in Brussels, the leaders of the 27 EU member states agree to extend sanctions against Russia for another six months. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on what else was agreed at the summit in an interview with TN Live presenter Bára Šimková.

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- 27. June 2025

Slawa.tv | Ukrainian track: between Brussels and Orbán

There is some optimism in the European defence sphere, especially after the recent NATO summit, but real differences remain. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for the Ukrainian media Slawa.tv.

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- 26. June 2025

Deník N | Without five percent for defence, the remaining 95 percent of GDP becomes meaningless. Trump is right, defends changes in NATO expert

Pokud nebudeme schopni zajistit vlastní obranu, všechny další priority se dostanou až na druhou kolej, míní analytik a výkonný ředitel Institutu EUROPEUM Martin Vokálek. Deníku N v návaznosti na výsledky summitu NATO popsal dva aspekty proměny Aliance, řekl, v čem má Donald Trump podle něj pravdu, a zhodnotil evropskou podbízivost.

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